Can A Dental Hygienist Afford Rent in Cheyenne, WY?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 22.3% of gross income.

Cheyenne rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Wyoming state estimate).

Cheyenne median rent
$1,528/mo
Dental Hygienist salary (Wyoming)
$82,259/yr
Rent as % of income
22.3%
Gross monthly income works out to about $6,855, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,056/mo in rent. Cheyenne's median rent of $1,528 leaves roughly $528/mo of headroom under that threshold. A dental hygienist works roughly 38.6 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a dental hygienist salary

Dental hygienist pay covers comfortable rent in most US metros. At the national-average dental-hygienist salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,188 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Wyoming cities have lower median rent than Cheyenne, which improves the affordability math on a dental hygienist salary:

Lander, WY
$1,512/mo (22.1% of income)
Lander, WY
$1,450/mo (21.2% of income)
Sheridan, WY
$1,440/mo (21% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a dental hygienist afford rent in Cheyenne, WY?

Median rent in Cheyenne is $1,528 a month. A typical dental hygienist in Wyoming earns about $82,259 a year, which makes that rent 22.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a dental hygienist afford in Cheyenne?

Using the 30% rule, a dental hygienist salary in Wyoming (~$82,259/yr) supports up to $2,056 a month in rent. Cheyenne's current median rent is $1,528/mo, which leaves a $528/mo buffer.

How many hours does a dental hygienist work to cover rent in Cheyenne?

At an hourly equivalent of about $40 an hour, a dental hygienist in Wyoming works roughly 38.6 hours a month to cover Cheyenne's median rent of $1,528.

Where is rent cheaper than Cheyenne for a dental hygienist?

Nearby Wyoming cities with lower median rent include Lander ($1,512/mo), Lander ($1,450/mo), Sheridan ($1,440/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a dental hygienist salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Wyoming state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Cheyenne, WY. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.